ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 9 : Hygiene and Care of the Patient?s Environment Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Because of its effect on epithelization the LPN/LVN should confirm the order to use ____ or alcohol on a stage 3 pressure injury.
Correct Answer: peroxide
Rationale: Peroxide and alcohol have a negative effect on epithelization of a pressure injury.
Question 2 of 5
To prevent skin breakdown in a wheelchair-bound patient the nurse teaches the patient to shift the patient's weight every ____ minutes.
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: People who are wheelchair-bound should shift their weight by pushing on the arms of their chair every 15 minutes to prevent skin breakdown.
Question 3 of 5
As a safety precaution against breakage of dentures the nurse should place ____ in the emesis basin before cleaning the dentures.
Correct Answer: water
Rationale: Water in the basin will break the fall of the dentures if they are dropped.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to bathe a patient. What should the room temperature be set at?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended room temperature is 68° to 74°F (20° to 23.3°
C).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse explains that the purpose of a sitz bath is to reduce inflammation in the perineal and anal area. What is the least amount of time the nurse will instruct for a sitz bath?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sitz bath should last 20 to 30 minutes.